Aaron Gordon vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons and Aaron Gordon that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Aaron Gordon

vs.

John Salmons

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Aaron Gordon: 2014-15 to 2023-24
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Aaron Gordon 1 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Aaron Gordon 10 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Aaron Gordon 5 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Aaron Gordon 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Gordon 13.5 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Gordon 6.3 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Aaron Gordon 2.7 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Aaron Gordon 0.7 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Aaron Gordon 0.6 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Gordon 9,009 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Aaron Gordon 4,227 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Aaron Gordon 1,775 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Aaron Gordon 499 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Aaron Gordon 431 John Salmons 239

Total Games Aaron Gordon 669 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Gordon .481 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Aaron Gordon .323 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Gordon .683 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Gordon 17.6 (2018) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Gordon 7.9 (2018) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Aaron Gordon 3.7 (2019) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Aaron Gordon 1.0 (2018) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Aaron Gordon 0.8 (2018) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Gordon 13.1 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Gordon 6.6 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Aaron Gordon 2.8 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Aaron Gordon 0.6 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Aaron Gordon 0.5 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Gordon 590 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Aaron Gordon 295 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Aaron Gordon 126 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Aaron Gordon 27 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Aaron Gordon 24 John Salmons 11

Total Games Aaron Gordon 45 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Gordon .484 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Aaron Gordon .342 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Gordon .665 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Gordon 15.2 (2019) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Gordon 9.8 (2024) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Aaron Gordon 4.6 (2024) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Aaron Gordon 1.2 (2019) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Aaron Gordon 1.2 (2022) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)